While we reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These narratives delve into multifaceted subjects including political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on power. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical end – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy country has become a major actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life could change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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